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Fish Culturist 1 (Seasonal) - Pleasant Gap

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Fish & Boat Commission

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Location

Salary

From $18.05

per hour

Closes

January 14, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This seasonal job involves hands-on work outdoors at a fish hatchery, where you'll learn to care for fish by collecting breeding stock, stocking them in Pennsylvania's waters, and maintaining equipment and vehicles.

It's ideal for someone who enjoys physical labor in nature and wants to start in a state agency role that could become permanent after training and getting a commercial driver's license.

No prior experience is needed beyond high school, making it a good entry point for those interested in fisheries or environmental work.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License
  • Obtain Commercial Driver's License (CDL) for vehicles over 26,000 lbs. during probationary period
  • Meet Pennsylvania residency requirements
  • Pass drug screening and criminal background checks (including child abuse and FBI clearances)
  • Ability to perform physical tasks outdoors, including lifting and handling fish
  • Availability for seasonal full-time work (February to November), with possible weekends, evenings, and holidays

Full Job Description

Would you like physical work in the outdoors, for a state agency that provides fishing and boating opportunities for individuals and families in Pennsylvania's many lakes, river, and streams?

Would you be interested in a position that could turn into permanent employment after a successful training period (that includes obtaining a Commercial Driver's License)?

Then this may be the job for you!


Logo of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission featuring a fish and boat design with blue and yellow colors.

Requirements

In this position you will learn how to collect and select brood stock while handling the fish in a manner that minimizes stress, injury and mortality.

You will learn to operate a fish stocking vehicle in a safe and timely manner, load and transport fish, monitor fish, and take appropriate action to deliver the fish in excellent condition, and perform repairs and maintenance to buildings, equipment, and grounds.


Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.


Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Seasonal, full-time employment. This position is active February through November.
  • This position does not receive medical benefits. Paid time off accrues after working 750 regular (non-overtime) hours in each calendar year.
  • Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
    • This position may require some weekend, evening, and holiday work as well as standby time.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Graduation from high school or equivalent certification of formal training.


Special Requirements:

  • You must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
  • Employee entering this classification must obtain a Commercial Driver's License that permits the operation of vehicles of 26,000 lbs. or more prior to completing their probationary period.


Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.


Legal Requirements:

  • A conditional offer of employment will require drug screening.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
    • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.


How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

  • Veterans:

    Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

    To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.


    Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

    • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

    If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


    The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

    The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

    The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

    All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

    Additional Information

    • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
    • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
    • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
    • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
      1. your score may be lower than deserved.
      2. you may be disqualified.
    • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
    • Your results will be provided via email.

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    Posted on NEOGOV: 12/31/2025 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/31/2025

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